Investment Scam Exposure

Investment scams come in many forms but follow predictable patterns. Learn the five most common tactics used by fraudsters and how to protect yourself.

Detailed analysis of the Kenneth Mattson case where a Sonoma real estate developer defrauded hundreds of retirees through fake partnership investments, leading to federal charges and asset forfeiture.

Breaking down a sophisticated forex scam where fraudsters impersonated MetaTrader to steal over $750,000 from unsuspecting investors. Learn how to protect yourself from similar schemes.

Comprehensive analysis of Bernie Madoff's $65 billion Ponzi scheme, examining how it operated for decades, who were the victims, and how investigators achieved record recovery for defrauded investors.

Detailed analysis of the EminiFX case where CEO Eddy Alexandre promised "guaranteed" 5% weekly returns through automated trading technology, defrauding hundreds of investors of over $59 million.

Analysis of the Andrew Caspersen case where Princeton and Harvard credentials were used to defraud a charity of $25 million through fake investment opportunities, highlighting vulnerabilities in elite charitable giving.

Analysis of the Arrayit Corporation case where Silicon Valley executive Mark Schena claimed revolutionary blood testing technology and exploited the COVID-19 pandemic, defrauding investors and Medicare of millions.

Justice Department charges 15 individuals including company owners in sophisticated $140 million binary options fraud that targeted investors worldwide through fake platforms.